Explore the captivating world of light-based art installations transforming urban spaces. Discover breathtaking visuals and innovative techniques used by artists to create mesmerizing displays on building facades. From stunning murals to interactive experiences, uncover the artistry and technology behind these spectacular projects.
Building projections are revolutionizing urban art. This archive explores the exciting intersection of technology and artistic expression, showcasing breathtaking works that transform buildings into dynamic canvases. Discover how artists use light, shadow, and motion to create ephemeral masterpieces. We delve into the techniques, the artists, and the impact these immersive installations have on urban landscapes, fostering community engagement and enriching the public realm. From stunning architectural projections to interactive experiences, explore the captivating world of projected art and its transformative power.
Battle of Branchage: 3D Projection Mapping on an Ancient Castle
Imagine an ancient castle, its weathered stones suddenly pulsating with vibrant colors and dynamic shapes. This is the captivating experience offered by Seeper’s “Battle of Branchage,” a groundbreaking 3D architectural projection that pushes the boundaries of light and art.
Seeper, an interactive arts and technology collective founded in 1998, was invited to the Branchage Film Festival in Jersey to create this mesmerizing installation. Using a single Christie 25k projector, they meticulously mapped their animations onto the façade of a historic castle, transforming its static architecture into a dynamic canvas.
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Sweatshoppe - LED Paint Roller
I had already mentioned one thing or two about light art and its different uses by street artists.
This time I will show you a really interesting video, produced by Sweatshoppe, a viedo artists and multimedia performers collective. The developed the LED paint roller! It’s a paint roller, which actually doesn’t paint any paint. Instead it is made of green LEDs (light emitting diodes) which work in conjunction with a camera next to a projector which is programmed with software that tracks its movements.
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Audiovisual Facade Projection
As I told you some weeks ago, light art and facade projection are in vogue this year. More and more audiovisual art installations can be found worldwide and more and more artists use modern technologies for their works.
Today I got an e-mail including a link to a superb audiovisual facade projection, made by the Telenoika Cultural Association at the “Ingravid Festival of Contemporary Culture” in Figueras, Spain. I was impressed while watching it. The sound, the lights, the shadows, everything dovetails nicely!
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555 Kubik - Urban Screen
The Basic idea of “555 Kubik - How it would be, if a house was dreaming” by Urban Screen was to dissolve and break through the strict architecture of O. M. Ungers “Gallery of Contemporary Art” in Hamburg.
Fortunately they filmed this phenomenal 3D projection!
“Large-scale projection on urban surfaces - this is our creative company’s field of activity. We conceive and produce custom-made media installations using high artistic standards, an architectural approach and a consistently professional completion; in doing so, creating uniquely outstandig impressions.” (Urbanscreen.com)
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The Shopping Cart Film
Are you even noticed the many shopping carts cruising through the cities? Or do you ever wonder how abandoned shopping carts end up?
Jesse Rostens short film “Cart” deals with those questions around the useful and often used, but mostly unloved everyday objects. He evokes them to life and impressed with wonderful pictures and a beautiful soundtrack. Also reasons why the film won the Best of Festival Film Award at the Sundial Film Festival 2009.
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